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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Brookline travel guide

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You're Going to Love Brookline

With a population of 58,732, Brookline is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brookline has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brookline

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Morra (48 Boylston Street) and Ribelle (1665 Beacon Street) are great picks.

When to visit Brookline

Brookline in November
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brookline in November
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brookline

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Brookline takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles. Brookline’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Brookline takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles. Brookline’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Brookline

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Brookline

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brookline

Average rates range from around $239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $262 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brookline

Most booked hotels in Brookline

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citizenM Boston North Station
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2280 reviews)
$226+
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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 907 reviews)
$343+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 546 reviews)
$268+
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The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2479 reviews)
$161+
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Longwood Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1676 reviews)
$203+
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Hilton Boston Logan Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3168 reviews)
$294+
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Renting a car in Brookline

Renting a car in Brookline costs $46 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in Brookline.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Brookline (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Brookline is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Maxima or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brookline costs $46 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in Brookline.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Brookline (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Brookline is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Maxima or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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